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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.36, 204.66 and 93.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.36, 204.66 and 93.06 is: 128.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.36 : 204.66 = 93.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.36/204.66 = 93.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.36x = 204.66 × 93.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.36x = 19,045.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,045.66/148.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.37

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